GBS
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| Term | GBS |
| Short definition | GBM - A fast-growing central nervous system tumor that forms from glial (supportive) tissue of the brain and spinal cord and has cells that differ greatly from normal cells. GBM usually occurs in adults and affects the brain more often than the spinal cord. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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GBS - A rare condition in which the body's immune system attacks nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms of GBS include muscle weakness, muscle pain, numbness, and tingling, which often starts in the legs or back and can spread to the arms, upper body, and face. Other symptoms can include problems with vision, speech, swallowing, digestion, and bladder control. GBS can get worse quickly, leading to paralysis and other serious or life-threatening problems, such as breathing problems and abnormal blood pressure or heart rate. Most people with GBS get better with time. GBS is a type of autoimmune disease. Also called Guillain-Barré Syndrome
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- Medical encyclopedia article on GBS
- Wikipedia's article - GBS
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